Jamelia
Every Jamelia since 1974 — 930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamelia
Jamelia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,732 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 930 American babies have been named Jamelia. Its peak came in 1987, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamelia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamelia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,732 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,773 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,516 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,999 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,544 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,839 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,503 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,536 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,075 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,105 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,174 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,676 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,539 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,654 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,956 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,655 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,631 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,664 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,782 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,927 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,433 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,063 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,166 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,512 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,164 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,946 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,016 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,578 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,653 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,354 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,607 |
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Famous people named Jamelia
- Jamelia Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamelia in 2025?
Jamelia ranked #9,732 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamelia?
930 babies have been named Jamelia in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamelia most popular?
Jamelia peaked in 1987, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Jamelia a boy or girl name?
Jamelia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamelia rising or falling?
Jamelia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jamelia?
Well-known people named Jamelia include Jamelia (actor).